Tradition and Transformation in the Chinese Economy, Since 1949 (U04313)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U04313

In this module, which will be taught as a combination of lectures and seminars, we will explore the trajectory of Chinese economic history from the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China until the present day, complementing approaches of economic and political history with those of social, cultural, and intellectual history. From the early days of central planning, to the Peoples Republic of Chinas accession to the World Trade Organization, via the heydays of Maoism and Deng Xiaopings economic reforms of the 1980s, this is a class on modern economic Chinese history for anyone interested in understanding one of the most important actors in todays world economy.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economic and Social History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2009	09:00	10:50	Room 8.13, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate, by means of essay and examination, their understanding of:

- Concepts and institutions underpinning China's economy and society between 1949 and 2008.
- China's experience of economic globalization in the 20th century.
- Selected historical and theoretical concepts in a Chinese setting (e.g. nationalism, imperialism and globalization).
- Historiographical debates about modern Chinese economic history.

Assessment Information

One assessed assignment, which will counts as 25% of the final mark for the course.

One two hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course.